1953
Mary
2020
Mary Lou DeStefano
April 10, 1953 — June 12, 2020
Mary Lou DeStefano, age 67, of West Chester, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12th 2020, previously of Wilmington, DE, and Centreville, VA.
Mary Lou was born April 10th, 1953 in Wilmington, DE a graduate of Wilmington High School, where she was the “Red Devil” (no surprise) mascot for the school. She also served in the Army as a LPN Nurse, serving our country for 7 years.
Mary Lou married Vincent DeStefano on August 26th, 1978, which led to the alliance of Italian and Irish cultures that would be a subject of discussion for years to come (all in good fun). Mary Lou loved family, friends, traveling and just having a good time. Her passion to help others was constant and her laugh was legendary and unmistakable. One of her greatest joys in life was when she could be called “Nana”, oh how she hugged, cuddled, kissed and loved her grands. Her friendships were forever and bonded for life.
Mary Lou enjoyed many hobbies such as arts and crafts, scrapbooking, being in the Herb Society and entertaining company of family and friends. She lit up the room every time she stepped in and was the foundation of the family.
Mary Lou also was a huge part of Boy Scouts during their time in Virginia. She was a Den Leader and went to Cub summer camp. During her boys time in Scouting she helped coordinate courts of honor, created the booklets and made a special Eagle booklet for every Eagle Scout. Mary Lou ran the Troop 893 flea market fund raiser which was a huge undertaking and success. She cooked at the Klondike Derby and was a “Scout Mother” to many of the boys. Mary Lou was the first woman to be named Scouter of the Year by the scouts of troop 893.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Charlotte and Lee Davis, and sister; Patti Greer.
Mary Lou will be dearly missed by her husband Vince married 42 years, her children Vinny and wife Katie DeStefano and Michael and wife Christina DeStefano. Her grandchildren of Dominic, Charlotte and Juliana. Her brother Lee Davis III and wife Roe and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 17th at Hodapp Funeral Home in 8815 Cincinnati Columbus Rd (Rt. 42) West Chester, OH 45069, from 12 PM until time of Service at 2 PM. We are asking for friends and family that in lieu of flowers, to make donations to the: Herb Society of Greater Cincinnati, Attn: Mary Stacey, Treasurer, 9814 Chimney Sweep Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45241 or to a charity of your choice.
For your safety, masks are recommended, however they are not required for the visitation or service.
Mary Lou was born April 10th, 1953 in Wilmington, DE a graduate of Wilmington High School, where she was the “Red Devil” (no surprise) mascot for the school. She also served in the Army as a LPN Nurse, serving our country for 7 years.
Mary Lou married Vincent DeStefano on August 26th, 1978, which led to the alliance of Italian and Irish cultures that would be a subject of discussion for years to come (all in good fun). Mary Lou loved family, friends, traveling and just having a good time. Her passion to help others was constant and her laugh was legendary and unmistakable. One of her greatest joys in life was when she could be called “Nana”, oh how she hugged, cuddled, kissed and loved her grands. Her friendships were forever and bonded for life.
Mary Lou enjoyed many hobbies such as arts and crafts, scrapbooking, being in the Herb Society and entertaining company of family and friends. She lit up the room every time she stepped in and was the foundation of the family.
Mary Lou also was a huge part of Boy Scouts during their time in Virginia. She was a Den Leader and went to Cub summer camp. During her boys time in Scouting she helped coordinate courts of honor, created the booklets and made a special Eagle booklet for every Eagle Scout. Mary Lou ran the Troop 893 flea market fund raiser which was a huge undertaking and success. She cooked at the Klondike Derby and was a “Scout Mother” to many of the boys. Mary Lou was the first woman to be named Scouter of the Year by the scouts of troop 893.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Charlotte and Lee Davis, and sister; Patti Greer.
Mary Lou will be dearly missed by her husband Vince married 42 years, her children Vinny and wife Katie DeStefano and Michael and wife Christina DeStefano. Her grandchildren of Dominic, Charlotte and Juliana. Her brother Lee Davis III and wife Roe and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 17th at Hodapp Funeral Home in 8815 Cincinnati Columbus Rd (Rt. 42) West Chester, OH 45069, from 12 PM until time of Service at 2 PM. We are asking for friends and family that in lieu of flowers, to make donations to the: Herb Society of Greater Cincinnati, Attn: Mary Stacey, Treasurer, 9814 Chimney Sweep Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45241 or to a charity of your choice.
For your safety, masks are recommended, however they are not required for the visitation or service.
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